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Cassandra Hogan

VIC,Australia

Summary

Motivated and hard-working individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for working with animals, particularly cats. Recently completed Certificate 4 in Vet Nursing at Kangan Institute, and also obtained Certificate II in Animal Studies. Aspiring to expand knowledge and learn from experienced Vets and Vet nurses. Dedicated to building strong connections with team members and clients, utilizing exceptional customer service skills. Committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care. Deep desire to advocate for feline patients and educate clients. Finds fulfillment in working collaboratively within a team environment and offering assistance in any way possible.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vet Nurse Assistant

The Rabbit Doctors
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisting Vet or Vet nurse when needed
  • Feeding patients
  • Laundry duties
  • Cleaning duties
  • Infection control duties
  • Unpacking deliveries
  • Reading bloods – PCV / TP

Small Business Owner

Ethargal Metals
03.2019 - Current
  • Jewellery design
  • Wax carving and casting
  • Stone setting
  • Polishing and buffing
  • Website management and social media
  • Packaging and despatching orders
  • Credit card reconciliation and cash management

Team leader and team member

Grilled
08.2014 - 12.2022
  • Catering and restaurant setting
  • Reservations and bookings
  • Customer experience, customer safety and hygiene management
  • Credit card reconciliation and cash management
  • Cooking
  • Delegating responsibilities and workstations to staff
  • Register and customer greeting
  • Responsible service of alcohol

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -

Kangan Institute
Broadmedows, VIC
01.2024

Certificate II in Animal Studies -

Melbourne Polytechnic
Fairfield, VIC
01.2022

Certificate II in Engineering of Jewellery Design -

Melbourne Polytechnic
Fairfield, VIC
01.2020

VCE -

Patrick Studio’s Australia
Prahran, VIC
01.2010

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Handling animals with care
  • Dexterity
  • OHS and work safe practices
  • Initiative and work ethic
  • Active listener
  • Creativity
  • Learning new skills

Certification

  • Certificate II in Hospitality, 10/01/09, Go Tafe, Seymour, VIC, 3660
  • Certificate III & IV in Dance, 10/01/11, Essentially Ballet, Watsonia, VIC, 3087
  • Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate (RSA), 10/01/15, RSA Melbourne, Franklin St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Certificate II in Engineering of Jewellery Design, 10/01/20, Melbourne Polytechnic, Fairfield, VIC, 3078
  • Certificate II in Animal Studies, 10/01/21, Melbourne Polytechnic, Fairfield, VIC, 3078
  • Certificate IV in Vet Nursing, 10/01/24, Kangan Institute, Broadmedows, VIC, 3047

Ambition

I am a hard-working, motivated person with a strong work ethic seeking a new career working with animals, specifically cats. I have just completed my Certificate 4 in Vet Nursing at Kangan Institute and I also hold my Certificate II in Animal Studies. I aspire to deepen my knowledge and to learn from fellow Vets and Vet nurses. I would love to be able to build rapport with not only team members but also clients by putting my customer service skills to use. I will strive to provide the best patient care that is possible. I want to advocate for all feline patients and educate clients. I really enjoy and value working in a team environment, helping anyone in anyway possible.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cat breeds
  • General animal biology
  • Advocating for animal welfare
  • Reading and writing
  • Human bio-mechanics / Animal bio-mechanics
  • Neurodiversity and psychology
  • Gemmology and jewellery design
  • Silversmithing and soldering
  • Practising yoga and mindfulness

Interests

  • General animal biology
  • Advocating for animal welfare
  • Reading and writing
  • Humanbio-mechanics / Animal bio-mechanics
  • Neurodiversty and psychology
  • Gemmology and jewellery design
  • Silversmithing and soldering
  • Practising yoga and mindfulness

Timeline

Vet Nurse Assistant

The Rabbit Doctors
02.2023 - Current

Small Business Owner

Ethargal Metals
03.2019 - Current

Team leader and team member

Grilled
08.2014 - 12.2022

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -

Kangan Institute

Certificate II in Animal Studies -

Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate II in Engineering of Jewellery Design -

Melbourne Polytechnic

VCE -

Patrick Studio’s Australia
Cassandra Hogan